Turkey and all the trimmings are so good -- but they're also very fattening.

"The typical American gains a couple of pounds every holiday season. The problem is, the typical American doesn't lose those pounds. So, over the course of a lifetime, it leads to a lot of weight gain," said Mercy Medical Center's Dr. Dana Simpler.

She said eating fatty holiday foods can add up to problems down the road for many, but for some people, it can be a serious and immediate issue.

"I have heart disease and diabetes, and I'm little bit overweight. Dr. Simpler has been helping me with everything," said Jeannette Halley, who had a stroke last year.

"The holidays are particularly difficult for somebody with diabetes, heart disease and/or high blood pressure because the food we eat literally makes them sick," Simpler said. "You can really run up your blood pressure and your blood sugar."

She said you can enjoy the holidays without destroying your diet by bringing your own healthy snacks to a party, by eating earlier in the day instead of later, and by going for a 30 minute walk after dinner.

She also gave some tips if you're hosting a party.

"You should be really thoughtful that a lot of people coming to the party are trying to eat healthy, so make sure you've got hummus dip, veggie platters, fruit salads and big green salads. Let people fill up on that, and have some of the tasty holiday treats," she said.

Halley said she prefers to cook so she has more control over the meal. She said she's lost 15 pounds since July and has every intention of continuing her weight loss through Thanksgiving.

"I really didn't think about it until recently, but I take it seriously now," she said.

To check out some healthier versions of traditional Thanksgiving recipes, click on the links at the top of the first page.

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